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R375 NNW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,303 mi
Last recorded84,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 NNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 84,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

clutch pedal very low.

slight play in steering.

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 13 Jan 2014 84,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering.

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,008 miles

front discs corroding

small movmenet in o/side steering.

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 7 Jan 2013 79,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs corroding

oil filter rotton and leaking

small movmenet in o/side steering.

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,459 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 74,454 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slight perishing

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

both rear tyres cracked badly and close to limit

Fail 27 Sep 2010 70,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slight perishing

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

both rear tyres cracked badly and close to limit

Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,782 miles

all 4 tyres perished and cracked no cords visable at time of test

all tyres fitted to vehical are winter snow tyres

radiator leaking coolant

sill covers fitted to both outer sills inspected to best of ability

Fail 24 Sep 2009 63,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres perished and cracked no cords visable at time of test

all tyres fitted to vehical are winter snow tyres

radiator leaking coolant

sill covers fitted to both outer sills inspected to best of ability

Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,635 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 57,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 51,938 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 51,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 43,011 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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R375 NNW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 73,104 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R375 NNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R375 NNW registered?

R375 NNW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R375 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 NNW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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